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CBC Showcase: Learning about Families

This award-winning story will help foster self-esteem in children and teach them to accept, respect, and celebrate the diversity that surrounds their world.

cover Families are Forever

by Deb Capone and Craig Shemin, illustrated by John McCoy

What defines a family? In this heartwarming tale, readers will follow a young girl named Rain who leaves China for life with her "forever" family in America. Beautifully told and illustrated, this story expands children's concepts about family, love, and belonging. Winner of a prestigious iParenting Award for Excellence! A great book for introducing complex topics like diversity and respect in an entertaining and child-friendly manner.


Ages 3 to 8
ISBN: 0972866663
Price: $7.50
Publisher: As Simple as That

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